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Sango Family History

Sango Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sang, Sando, Sano, Mango, Sanzo, Santo, Lango, Bango, Swango, Tango

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Where is the Sango family from?

You can see how Sango families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sango family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sango families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Sango families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sango's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sango families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sango surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sango ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sango. 70% of Sango men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Sango women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sango were Brakeman and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Brakeman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Partner
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sango. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sango census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Sango. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Sango. For the veterans among your Sango ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sango lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sango life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sango in 1956 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sango ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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